Sanford Correctional Center is a minimum-security male reentry facility run by the NC Department of Adult Correction in Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina. With a capacity of 298, the facility focuses on work assignments, education, and reintegration programs for people approaching release. This guide covers how to find someone using the NC DAC OPI search, how to schedule a visit, how to send money through ConnectNetwork, ViaPath/GTL phone calls at $0.10 per minute, and how mail is handled through TextBehind. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Sanford
County
Lee County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
298
Custody Levels
Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
417 Advancement Center Rd., Sanford, NC 27330
Phone
(919) 895-7000
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Search by name or OPUS number to confirm the person is at Sanford. You need the OPUS number for money deposits, mail, and visitor applications.
View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (919) 895-7000 to schedule. Up to 3 approved visitors per session, one visit per week, up to 2 hours.
View ArticleUse ConnectNetwork.com, the app, or call 800-483-8314 to put money on the person's account. Only approved visitors on the visitor list may send money.
View ArticleCalls go through ViaPath/GTL at $0.10 per minute. Set up an AdvancePay account at ConnectNetwork.com or call 800-483-8314.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes to P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131 through TextBehind. Books and legal mail ship directly to the facility in Sanford.
View ArticleUse the NC DAC Offender Public Information (OPI) search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view to find anyone in NC state custody. Search by name or OPUS offender number. The OPUS number is needed for every deposit, letter, and visitor application. The tool does not include county jail records.
See the full breakdownVisits at Sanford Correctional Center are by appointment only. Call (919) 895-7000 to schedule. Visiting hours are not published online, so call to confirm availability. Each inmate may have one visit per week, up to 2 hours, with up to 3 approved visitors per session. All visitors must be on the approved visitor list before the first visit. Video visits are also available through Getting Out Visits.
See the full breakdownNC DAC uses ConnectNetwork (ViaPath/GTL) for deposits. Deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com, through the ConnectNetwork app, by phone at 800-483-8314, or via Western Union with payment code NCDAC TRUST. Only approved visitors on the person's visitor list may send money. Support: 877-650-4249.
See the full breakdownCalls at Sanford go through ViaPath/GTL at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute call limit. Set up an AdvancePay account at ConnectNetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. The person calls you from inside. Calls are recorded and monitored. Video calls are available through the Getting Out Visits app.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail is handled through TextBehind scan-and-forward. Send to: [Full Legal Name] #[OPUS Number], Sanford Correctional Center, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Originals are held 30 days then shredded. Books, publications, and legal mail ship directly to 417 Advancement Center Rd., Sanford, NC 27330.
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Use the NC DAC Offender Public Information (OPI) search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name or OPUS offender number. The tool covers NC state prison offenders, probationers, and parolees. County jail inmates are not listed here.
Inmate SearchCall (919) 895-7000 to schedule your visit. Visits are by appointment only. Confirm your appointment the day before you plan to travel. The facility does not publish visiting hours online, so call to get current day and time availability.
VisitationNC DAC uses ConnectNetwork (ViaPath/GTL). Deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com, through the ConnectNetwork app, or by phone at 800-483-8314. You can also send money via Western Union with payment code NCDAC TRUST. Only approved visitors on the person's visitor list may send money.
Send MoneyCalls go through ViaPath/GTL at $0.10 per minute, with a 15-minute limit per call. Set up an AdvancePay account at ConnectNetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. The person calls you from inside. All calls are recorded and monitored.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. The mailing address is: [Full Legal Name] #[OPUS Number], Sanford Correctional Center, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and legal mail ship directly to 417 Advancement Center Rd., Sanford, NC 27330.
MailSanford Correctional Center is a minimum-security, male-only reentry facility run by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It is located in Sanford, Lee County, and holds up to 298 people. The focus is on work assignments, education, and community reintegration in the months before release.
AboutYes. Video visits are available through the Getting Out Visits app or at sso.gtlconnect.com. You can schedule on-demand or pre-scheduled video sessions from your phone or computer.
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